For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,673 students in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Upper Albany are Achievement First Hartford Academy, Breakthrough Magnet School North and M. L. King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Connecticut public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Achievement First Hartford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Greenfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6685
Grades: K-12
| 961 students
Rank: #22.
Breakthrough Magnet School North
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #33.
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Ridgefield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford, CT include Achievement First Hartford Academy, Breakthrough Magnet School North and M. L. King Jr. Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford?
the neighborhood of Upper Albany, Hartford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Connecticut public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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